South Harbor Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a river.

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Top hotels in South Harbor Island

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,430 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿2,430
฿2,746 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,223 reviews)
"Checked in and discovered breakfast plates were left in the cabinet and on top. Towels were mildewed. Room smelled mildewed. When I addressed the room conditions with the front desk staff, she could care less and offered to move my room. I just checked out."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿4,339 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,339
฿5,803 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,759 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,759
฿3,117 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,592 reviews)
"Friendly staff. I was impressed with the bedding and the towels! Overall a clean place. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn University
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿2,640 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,640
฿3,084 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (833 reviews)
"We especially enjoyed the beach front room"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

The Sand Dunes
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,300 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,300
฿3,729 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿4,919 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿4,919
฿5,559 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was better than Hampton Inn, Myrtle Beach, comfortable pillows. And on a rainy day, they offered menu items for purchase so you didn’t have to go out in the torrential downpour. The tiki bar was very nice."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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Where to stay in South Harbor Island

Find the best South Harbor Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Shell Island

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

Parmele Isle

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.



South Harbor Island Travel Guide